The First Men in the Moon
H.G. Wells
As a result of an accident with an experiment, two unlikely friends are propelled on a journey to the moon. But a whole new universe of terrors await them there, including the insectoid Selenites. Will they be able to overcome these perils, and find a safe way home?
When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by money, and Cavor by the desire for knowledge, the two embark on the expedition. But neither are prepared for what they find – a world of freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life, on which they may be trapped forever.
About The Reader
John Banks is one of the UK’s most prolific audiobook narrators, working for the likes of Big Finish, Audible, Random House and Games Workshop. He is a true multi-voice, creating everything from monsters to marauding aliens. He is also an accomplished stage and TV actor.
About The Author
Herbert George Wells was a novelist, teacher, historian and journalist, who has become known as the “father of science fiction.” His works have been adapted countless times, and provided the basis for many literary and theatrical productions.
Duration - 7h 18m.
Author - H.G. Wells.
Narrator - John Banks.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1900 OOC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
H.G. Wells
John Banks
Spokenworld Audio/Ladbroke Audio Ltd
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
As a result of an accident with an experiment, two unlikely friends are propelled on a journey to the moon. But a whole new universe of terrors await them there, including the insectoid Selenites. Will they be able to overcome these perils, and find a safe way home? When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by money, and Cavor by the desire for knowledge, the two embark on the expedition. But neither are prepared for what they find – a world of freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life, on which they may be trapped forever. About The Reader John Banks is one of the UK’s most prolific audiobook narrators, working for the likes of Big Finish, Audible, Random House and Games Workshop. He is a true multi-voice, creating everything from monsters to marauding aliens. He is also an accomplished stage and TV actor. About The Author Herbert George Wells was a novelist, teacher, historian and journalist, who has become known as the “father of science fiction.” His works have been adapted countless times, and provided the basis for many literary and theatrical productions. Duration - 7h 18m. Author - H.G. Wells. Narrator - John Banks. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 1900 OOC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:34
Chapter 1 - Mr. Bedford Meets Mr. Cavor at Lympne
Duración:00:34:30
Chapter 2 - The First Making of Cavorite
Duración:00:16:34
Chapter 3 - The Building of the Sphere
Duración:00:16:17
Chapter 4 - Inside the Sphere
Duración:00:08:01
Chapter 5 - The Journey to the Moon
Duración:00:11:57
Chapter 6 - The Landing on the Moon
Duración:00:08:05
Chapter 7 - Sunrise on the Moon
Duración:00:09:59
Chapter 8 - A Lunar Morning
Duración:00:08:06
Chapter 9 - Prospecting Begins
Duración:00:17:58
Chapter 10 - Lost Men in the Moon
Duración:00:10:37
Chapter 11 - The Mooncalf Pastures
Duración:00:21:06
Chapter 12 - The Selenite’s Face
Duración:00:08:54
Chapter 13 - Mr. Cavor Makes Some Suggestions
Duración:00:14:34
Chapter 14 - Experiments in Intercourse
Duración:00:10:52
Chapter 15 - The Giddy Bridge
Duración:00:20:52
Chapter 16 - Points of View
Duración:00:15:37
Chapter 17 - The Fight in the Cave of the Moon Butchers
Duración:00:20:30
Chapter 18 - In the Sunlight
Duración:00:18:27
Chapter 19 - Mr. Bedford Alone
Duración:00:22:33
Chapter 20 - Mr. Bedford in Infinite Space
Duración:00:14:42
Chapter 21 - Mr. Bedford at Littlestone
Duración:00:28:05
Chapter 22 - The Astonishing Communication of Mr. Julius Wendigee
Duración:00:07:33
Chapter 23 - An Abstract of the Six Messages First Received from Mr. Cavor
Duración:00:16:03
Chapter 24 - The Natural History of the Selenites
Duración:00:37:21
Chapter 25 - The Grand Lunar
Duración:00:33:50
Chapter 26 - The Last Message Cavor Sent to the Earth
Duración:00:03:36
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:55